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Gainesville, Florida, United States
Astronomy themes, landscapes and public art are some of the targets of my work. These are the best of times as we stand on the threshold of unprecedented discovery in space. As a space artist, I am grateful for and inspired by the amazing images of faraway places that the great telescopes of our generation have given us. As a plein air painter, I am inspired to quickly capture light, color and movement with the focus on our rapidly changing environment. As an artist within the live public art venue I am inspired by the opportunity for creativity, spontaneity and exchange.

3/20/11

Melrose Open Air Arts 3/23 - 4/2

Melrose Bay Art Gallery / Bellamy Road Arts / Shake Rag Art and Culture Center
Public Art Days - Mar 25 - 27
VIP Collector's Preview - Apr 1, 7 - 10 pm
Gala Reception and Art Sale - Apr 2, 6 - 10 pm

The 5th annual Melrose Open Air Arts starts Mar 23 and offers a week of painting for 60 of the state's best creatives.  This event is THE BEST plein air event in Florida!  For many reasons.  The most important of which is the fantastic people who live there.  This is a true artist's haven, a treasure to the creative sense and sensibility.  And a time machine that takes you back to long ago when the pace was slower and folks were just plain down to Earth and real.  This will be my 5th year in OAA and it always brings out the best in me.  The scenery is incredible, one could spent a lifetime working here and only just scratch the surface.  This year new sites out of town and far afield are game for our inspiration.  There will be painting days planned at area springs to bring attention to Florida's water issues.  Florida's Eden Blue Path Campaign is our beneficiary this year.